Elements & Principles of Design

Line, color, value, texture, shape, form, and space are considered...

• elements of design
• principles of design

Balance, pattern, movement, emphasis, rhythm, unity, and contrast are considered...

• principles of design
• elements of design

Pattern uses the art elements in planned or random repetitions to enhance surfaces of paintings or sculptures.  Which of the examples given below is NOT a pattern?

• quilt
• grapefruit (sliced open)
• jewelry
• plain white canvas

The principle of contrast refers to differences in values, colors, textures, shapes, and other elements.  Which company used contrast in commercials to promote a popular product?

• Apple
• Samsung
• Microsoft
• LG

Rhythm is the __________ of visual movement--colors, shapes, or lines.  Fill in the missing word.

• repetition
• stopping
• replacing

Visual movement is used by artists to direct viewers through their work, often to a certain point in the picture. This is called a...

• empty space
• back drop
• focal point

The principle of balance refers to the distribution of visual weight in a work of art.  This famous image, popular in Chinese culture, is called...

• Yin & Yang
• Pisces symbol
• the Rooster

The principle of emphasis is used by artists to create dominance & focus in their work.  Your eye is drawn to which color?

• red 
• green

The principle of unity provides the cohesive quality that makes an art work feel complete & finished. The painting 'The Starry Night' was painted by which artist?

• Vincent Van Gogh
• Picasso
• Salvador Dali

The element of space has depth, width, and height.  Actual space is a ___-dimensional volume that can be empty or filled with objects. Choose the best answer based on the image provided.

• 1
• 2
• 3